Intel 5800/120Ld manual Remote Power-On Wake on LAN Function, System Security

Remote Power-On (Wake ON LAN) Function

The remote power-on function turns on the system power by way of a network or modem. If the system power is set to OFF, it can be turned on remotely by sending a specific packet from the main computer to the remote system. This feature can be enabled or disabled using the BIOS Setup Utility. See Chapter 3.

System Security

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front panel and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches.

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

The front panel of the tower-based system contains a mechanical lock and an intrusion switch to prevent access to the front of the computer chassis. The computer chassis includes an interlock switch on the side cover. When any these covers are opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal.

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the system is allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example:

!Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period1 to 120minutes.

!Set and enable an administrative password.

!Set and enable a user password

!Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel reset and power switches.

!Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.

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